Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney – Domestic Violence (Grant Funded)

General Description of Job

The Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney supports the Chief Deputy DA by performing a variety of legal and supervisory functions at the direction of the Chief Deputy DA.

Duties

• Acts as the Chief Deputy DA when the Chief Deputy DA is unavailable.
• Performs delegated prosecution, supervision, or other tasks on behalf of the Chief Deputy DA.
• Acts as a lead prosecutor on homicide and other high profile/complex crimes; confers with the District Attorney and other Chief Deputies on the determination of high profile cases.
• Acts as a resource on legal reasoning, statute interpretation, and trial tactics; directs the formulation of plea agreements in unusual or sensitive cases. Participates in annual performance reviews and makes recommendations with regard to salary adjustments/exceptional performance pay. Acts as a mentor/coach to improve/refine subordinates’ trial skills and legal knowledge. Carries own appropriate caseload or regularly supports subordinates with their caseloads in court.

Requirements

• Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
• Considerable knowledge of state statutes and general knowledge of substantive case law related to specific prosecutorial offenses.
• Considerable to extensive knowledge of the rules of criminal procedure and the rules of evidence; ability to effectively apply same in a preliminary hearing, other hearing, or trial setting related to felony offenses.
• Ability to effectively process and dispose of felony criminal case filings while maintaining a balance of equal justice between victims, the People of the State of Colorado, and affected defendants; ability to assess cases for strengths versus weaknesses and aggravators versus mitigators to determine just and ethical dispositions that are within policies promulgated by the District Attorney.
• Ability to react quickly and appropriately in court to defense objections, oral motions, court inquiries and rulings, and presentations/responses from defense attorneys and witnesses.
• Ability to write in a succinct and well-reasoned manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers, defense attorneys, victims, judges, court staff, police officers, witnesses, related agencies’ personnel, and the general public; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with same.
• Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG): Accessibility, Inclusivity, Integrity
• Education and Experience:
• Graduation from law school as provided under Rule 205.1 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.
• 5+ years litigation experience with demonstrated leadership experience
• Minimum 10 felony trials
• Significant prior experience and expertise in Colorado juvenile substantive and procedural law preferred
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado
• Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:
• Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
• Possession of a valid Class “R” Colorado Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.
• Security clearance required: will require fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check

Work Environment

Work is split between a standard office environment, attending court, responding to crime scenes, and meetings inside and outside of the office with law enforcement, victims, and witnesses in various settings.

Physical Demands

Spends 60% of the time sitting and 40% of the time either standing or walking.
Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 30 lbs.
Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 30 lbs.
Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.